Every photographer nervously strives to get the best photos possible, and noise at high ISOs is one of the most common reasons for image quality loss. However, it can be something we worry about a little too much. This excellent video essay explains why we should be willing to accept a slightly higher ISO.
Coming to you from Robin Wong, this great video essay discusses why noise at high ISOs is something many of us can afford to worry about. One of the most common mistakes I see newer photographers make is using a shutter speed that is too slow to freeze action in the frame or to avoid camera shake in an attempt to keep the ISO as low as possible. for better image quality. While it is true that lower ISOs produce technically better images, modern cameras handle noise remarkably well and post-processing software can do quite a bit to reduce noise after reality. On the other hand, if an image is blurry due to camera shake or subject movement, there’s not much you can do to save it, so don’t be afraid to adjust that ISO! Check out the video above for a full summary from Wong.
